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Bukayo Saka shares Thierry Henry anecdote which fuelled his desire to emulate Arsenal icon

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Bukayo Saka continues to be inspired by Thierry Henry who he dreams of emulating at Arsenal. The teenager has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at the Emirates and recently signed a new long-term deal.

Saka has been in the Gunners academy for years but was just five-years-old when Henry left north London and headed for Barcelona.

Nevertheless the retired striker remains an influence at Arsenal and has previously shared stories with Saka about his refusal to accept defeat. "His mindset was just so elite," the 18-year-old told Sky Sports. "He told us about a day that Arsenal were behind and he wouldn't allow his team to lose before running past everyone to score! "When he speaks to your face and you see in his eyes how passionate he is

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